Agin-Buryat Autonomous Okrug, Former administrative territory in Siberian Federal District, Russia.
The Agin-Buryat Autonomous Okrug was an administrative territory in southeastern Siberia covering approximately 19,300 square kilometers. The region combined mountain terrain and steppe landscapes near the Mongolian border.
The territory was established in 1937 as the Agin-Buryat-Mongol National Okrug to administer the Buryat population in the region. It merged with Chita Oblast in 2008 to form Zabaykalsky Krai.
The population includes a majority of Buryat people at 65.3% and Russian inhabitants at 33.2%, reflecting the strong ethnic diversity of the region.
The territory is now part of Zabaykalsky Krai and can be reached through various routes across the southern Siberian region. The area is best visited during warmer months, as winters here are extremely cold.
After the 2008 merger, the territory initially retained some features of its autonomous administration even though it was officially dissolved. This transitional phase ended when the region was fully integrated into Zabaykalsky Krai.
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